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TLC MLC and SLC Devices

TLC MLC and SLC Devices

The Foundation of NAND Cell Structure

Our customers order NAND based on features and application requirements—not cell density—so why spend any time explaining the differences among SLC, MLC, and TLC? Because understanding the basics of NAND technology provides valuable insights, such as:

Watch the video below to learn how cell density affects performance and features, or check out the chart further down the page to see which type of NAND is right for your application.

SLC, MLC, TLC – What’s the Difference?

In this 4-minute, whiteboard video, Director of NAND Strategic Marketing, Kevin Kilbuck, provides a brief description of the technical differences among SLC, MLC, and TLC. He'll also discuss:

Our new 25nm 64Gb TLC NAND and its applications

How the cell bit count controls the relationship between die size and density

Why cell density affects performance and reliability

Which NAND Should I Choose?

SLC, MLC, and TLC delivery inherently different performance, endurance, price, and footprint characteristics, so you should make a careful analysis to determine which is right for your design. The table below provides a simple look at which technologies are typically used in common applications.